OMAC was founded in 1962 as a model airplane club for those associated with Otis Air Force Base on Cape Cod. Eventually the club moved from the base to East Falmouth and drew members from the broader Cape Code area. The club was well known for sponsoring the Otis Giants Air Show which drew pilots from all over the northeast. The club currently has about 65 members.
OMAC maintains a flying site in the Crane Wildlife Management Area at 740 Nathan Ellis Highway (Rte 151) East Falmouth, MA. We have a beautiful grass runway surrounded by open fields with very few obstructions. We are tenants of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and are subject to the rules of the management area. There are a few No Fly days which we coordinate with the DFW. Check the calendar for the latest information.
OMAC Membership or guest of member required
AMA Membership required
400 feet maximum altitude
Contact Otis Tower to begin and to end flying
AMA Safety Code is required
Motor vehicles must remain in the parking area
TBD
President - Ken Luckraft
Vice President - George Bryant
Secretary - Kevin Ryan
Treasurer - Tim Scozzari
Safety Coordinator - George Bryant
Field Manager - George Bryant
Website - Jorge Muxica
Meetings are held at the Crane Wildlife Reservation during Flying Season.
Otis Model Aero Club (OMAC) Safety Rules
Amended December 2025
1) All OMAC members are required to read, understand and to comply with these Club Safety Rules.
2) All members must notify Joint Base Cape Cod when ready to begin flights and call them again when flying is completed for that session. (Phone number listed on taxi poles.)
3) Raise flag on taxi pole to notify flying, lower flag to signal flying completed.
4) The Flight Line is defined as the runway which runs SW to NE.
5) The Pilots Stations are defined as the area behind the active flying field. Standing in front of the pilot station at the flying area is not permitted. Do Not stand in the taxi ways.
6) Pilots must announce clearly to other pilots their intentions. ie: Landing, Taking Off, On the Runway, High Speed Low Pass, Gear Pass ect….
7) Flying will be directed by the current wind direction and pilots will be stationed at either end of the runway. (Pilots will not be positioned at both ends)
8) Pilots And Spotters must always be aware of any Walkers, Dog Walkers, Horses or State Vehicles in the flying area or near the flight line. Spotters must notify pilots of any obstacles in the field area. Ie: Walkers at end of runway and ect.
9) No flying over the pit area or parking lot.
10) Flying over the pits, parking area or past Rte 151 will result in a Verbal Warning for the first offense. Probation from the club for 7 days on the second offense. Any other violations will result in termination of club membership.
11) Drones of any kind can not interfere with fixed wing planes.
12) All aircraft in the air or preparing for take-off must yield to landing aircraft.
13) All takeoffs, landings, and general flying shall be done from the Pilot Stations and must take place on the runway.
14) Taxiing of prop planes gas or electric are NEVER Permitted past the taxi way into the pit area.
15) The maiden flight of any new model shall be conducted with no other models in the air
(pilot must inform other fliers of their intention).
16) All FPV Flying shall be in accordance with the latest version of the Academy of Model Aeronautics Document 550 “Unmanned Aircraft Operations Utilizing First-Person View”.
17) Spectators are not allowed in the taxi area or on the field, unless accompanied by a OMAC pilot member.
18) The club strongly discourages flying unless there is at least one other individual of driving age present at the field (in case of an injury).
19) Flying is not permitted above 400 feet above the runway or Fria area.
20) Running IC (IC) engines before 8:00AM is not permitted. IC engines must cease operation at sundown.
21) When operating a gasoline powered engine, a fire extinguisher approved for flammable liquids must be available. Fire Extinguisher is supplied at the field box.
22) Gasoline powered engines shall be equipped with a kill switch.
23) A maximum of 6 (SIX) aircraft may be in the air at any one time. Of these, up to 4 (Four) may be conventional powered aircraft and up to 2 (Two) may be sailplanes/ Sailplanes shall (a) fly above and not interfere with any Powered aircraft traffic and, (b) only use power (if so equipped) for Climb-to-Altitude and for maneuvering to land.
24) Operation of jet turbine engines is conditional upon approval of members at the field.
25) Hovering of any 3D fixed wing airplane is prohibited over that portion of the runway in front of the Pilot Stations unless flying alone or approved by members present or any time when it may present a hazard to Club members and guests. Fixed wing aircraft have priority at all times in the flight line.
26) All pets brought to the field must be restrained and controlled at all times, and not allowed to run free. The pet owner shall be responsible for any damage their pet causes to other members, members property or to Club property.
27) Children must be at all times under the supervision of an adult and not permitted beyond pit area.
28) Junior members (i.e., under the age of 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when at the field.
29) Night flying is Not Permitted at any time.
30) After landing taxi your aircraft toward the closest taxi way. Always direct your aircraft parallel to the flight line and then turn it toward the taxi way. Taxiing for prop planes gas or electric must never enter the pits or go past the taxi way signage. Straight into the pits is not permitted.
31) Extended IC engine run-ups (for break-in, tuning, etc.) shall be confined away from the general pit area and flying area. All prop planes must face away from the pit area and members.
32) Any aircraft inspected and not flight ready will not be permitted to fly until repaired.
33) No Alcohol, Firearms, Rockets or Fireworks will be permitted at OMAC at any time.
34) During Mowing operations no flying will be permitted until completed.
35) Accidents: All accidents or Lost Planes must be reported to the Safety Officer.